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The PC Gamer Weekender is just a few weeks away, and you still have time to secure your spot in the two-day celebration of desktop (and laptop) gaming. It's all kicking off in London at the Old Truman Brewery on March 5 and 6. Need some hard facts to leave your lovingly crafted rig behind for a weekend? Here are five:

1. Go hands-on with 50 games, including Dark Souls 3

Like a LAN party from the future, the Weekender is your chance to try out much-anticipated games before they hit stores. The line-up includes Dark Souls 3, Umbrella Corps, and Total War: Warhammer.

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2. Beat down scrubs at a Street Fighter 5 tournament

Nothing like a good old winner-stays Street Fighter brawl. Unlike the arcade, you won't just bask in glory for going undefeated: win five matches in a row and you'll earn fabulous prizes.

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